All the encouragement I could share… =)

I know, I know… I am not on time… But, better late then never. =P Oh and ehhhhmmmmmm, because I seriously don’t know what to post, I think I just randomly talk about stuff. Categorised them.

Ok back. I am currently on a self discovery and learning  phase, and this post is gonna include Evax (Evangelism, don’t be afraid… Come on reading this won’t kill you!).

Being back in Singapore, I am pretty much thrown at the things that I hate and most probably do not want to bother about… My family problems. Some may think, ha, yours is nothing. But seriously, it is still a problem that can really disturb and irritates me for my teenage life. Well, I guess being back, God is telling me that this problems and difficulties have to be faced sooner or later.

Courage and Miracle.

I guess all students have gotten their results back, and nope, I did not do well at all for my exam, which is to the extend of retaking a course in Uni. However, one thing that surprises me the most, is not my results, but my ever stubborn and demanding daddy. You might not know what his characters are, but when he actually encourages me and shows his concern for me instead of shouting, pointing fingers, saying that I am stupid for nothing… That is when my fear of him turns to tears of heart felt love. How did this happen? I was just shocked, and overall, I thanked God for the courage he gave me to speak to my daddy, and the result of this courage being acted, God shows me the miraculous love my dad have upon me. Or should I say the sudden change. Oh, and thanks J4!!! My relationship with my daddy is much better compared to the past few years!

For my mom, I am very sure whether it is consider a good thing, but opportunities or I should say, speaking to her about my shepherd, my life group, how I spent my time with J4, have been a really good… What is that word? In chinese… Fang Xing? Ehhh, not to worry for me? I guess, to make it easier… She felt pleased that I am in good hands and company. =)

Never too young and learn to be patient!

For my brother and Grandma, talk to Rach about it, and she reminded me about the verse when it state that do not let people look down on you even thou you are young… ehh, Please tell me that verse if you know, thanks! Saying this is because both my brother and grandma have been Christians who have walked away from God. My brother have been attending church services all Sunday or Saturday, however, I don’t know this his character… Hmmm, I guess I have to believe in God that patience springs out fruits…

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My Determination and Drive.

Have been meeting my friends during my holidays after being back from Ho Chi Minh trip. During this period, I have been able to learn a lot about me. What drives me? What really pushes me? Yup, God! Haha, however, now I am into practical, “I want to do it” thing. Which has been surfaced to me, running. For the past three weeks, God has been telling me, “Doris, the reason why you have not been finding that drive and passion, is because you have been giving up…”

Overall, God has just set my determination last week, run for Him, run for the drive!!! I am so back to running, oh, wish me luck for my 6km charity run on 31st January2010!!!

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Evangelism

Currently reading Bill hybels, “Walk Across the Room” and I really think that, most of what he stated about some Christians’ fear of Evax (Evangelism for short) is pretty true. Haha, based from what I experience from our own life-group. Most of what we fear are, “I am not spiritual enough.” “Let the leaders or who ever who is gifted in evax do the job.” “I am not prompted to…” “What is that person rejects me? I have fear of rejection.”

Well, people… Evax is not as bad or difficult as it seems. Bill Hybels, or many other Christians like me, have gone through the simple times, when God just tells us to probably give a simple greeting like, “Hello!” Or just a simple smile. And when I am saying this, I am nothing saying that God prompts me to smile or greet, but I believe that what ever simply comes in my mind comes from God.

Let me share of a recent event when I am having an unintentional and unprepared (without prompting) evax. That is when my friend meet up with a failure, I actually encouraged her with words in connected to God’s teaching. I thank God for imputing those thoughts of what to say to her, which I believe really encourages her too. Hence, my dear friends, God is there to guide you at the right time. So, do not worry even if you are just a baby Christian (who just accept Christ), be taught and understand God’s love for us, spread this love with people whether or not it is through a simple smile or helping a passer-by to reach their destination or a good encouragement or a simple conversation about the love of God. God sees our heart more than anyone!

Hopefully you have open up your heart a little to evax, it isn’t as bad as you think isn’t it? Looking forward to the new year, and hope you all have a wonderful Christams!!!

Love,

D